OMAR SOWE
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Results-driven operations manager with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry and extensive experience in pizza management. Overseeing revenues close to $400,000 and leading a team of 8 individuals. Skilled in problem-solving, data analytics, and effective communication. Excels at creating value and fostering growth within organizations. Proficient in analyzing business opportunities, developing teams, and implementing strategic solutions to drive success. Expertise in financial analysis, process improvement, and productivity enhancement to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President
ISSA'S PIZZA LLC
Ypsilanti, Michigan
10.2022 - Current
- Manage operations with a staff of 5, in realizing yearly revenues of over $274,000
- Hire, train, and coaching staff to achieve consistently excellent scores on our semi-annual inspections
- Analyze brand performance by using financial statements to implement cost savings of over $20,000
- Create and implement marketing programs that achieve a 26% increase in revenue
- Formulate business plan and execute policies in place in driving SOP adherence, resulting in positive customer satisfaction and better reviews
- Conduct SWOT analysis to help enhance our competitive advantage, while improving on our weaknesses
- Source and purchase quality ingredients in order to maintain the right inventory levels while achieving an interrupted flow of supply
Sanitation Specialist
CHELSEA MILLING COMPANY
Ypsilanti, Michigan
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills in initiating an effective approach to our weekly cleaning. This resulted in satisfactory audit ratings
- Trained new staff in HACCP and GMPs practices
- Established effective tools (SPC) to maintain prerequisite programs for ensuring quality assurance
- Collaborated with the Quality department and other functional units in identifying opportunities for improvements through in-house audits
- Utilized SOP guidelines to maintain health and safety standards, thus, achieving recertifications
- Trained and coached new hires to successfully perform assigned duties, thus enhancing our efficiency by about 10%. This translated to cost savings of roughly $40,000
- Controlled operational costs to drive profits, through the introduction of measurements. This helped us lower our COGS by about 8%
- Planned production capacity to meet demand requirements, by analyzing data and match our resources to optimize our throughput
- Managed our category spending on food and trained staff in our order management system
- Maintained a state certification for Person-In-Charge. This contributed to better inspection scores and helped maintain our key accounts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)
General Manager
HELLO FAZ PIZZA
Ann Arbor, Michigan
04.2006 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with owners in growing our sales to about $100,000 within 5 years. Through strategic customer acquisition
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Business
Eastern Michigan University College of Business
Ypsilanti, Michigan12.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Supply Chain Management
Eastern Michigan University College of Business
Ypsilanti, Michigan05.2019
Skills
- MS Excel ; Fully proficient in MS Office, MS Power BI, SQL; Hands-on experience with SPSS
Languages
Fluent in Fula, Wolof, Mandinka; Conversational in French and Arabic.
Timeline
President
ISSA'S PIZZA LLC
10.2022 - Current
Sanitation Specialist
CHELSEA MILLING COMPANY
09.2015 - 09.2022
General Manager
HELLO FAZ PIZZA
04.2006 - 07.2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Business
Eastern Michigan University College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Supply Chain Management
Eastern Michigan University College of Business